1960- Touring in the UK, 21-year-old US singer Eddie Cochran was killed when the taxi he was traveling in crashed into a lamppost on Rowden Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, (where a plaque now commemorates the event). Songwriter Sharon Sheeley and singer Gene Vincent survived the crash, Cochran's current hit at the time was 'Three Steps to Heaven'. The taxi driver, George Martin, was convicted of dangerous driving, fined £50, disqualified from driving for 15 years, and sent to prison for six months.
1970- Johnny Cash played at the White House for President Nixon, who requested that he played 'A Boy Named Sue.'
1971- Three Dog Night started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Joy To The World'. The group's second US No.1; a No.24 hit in the UK.
1974- Vinnie Taylor guitarist with US rock 'n roll revival band Sha Na Na was found dead in a Holiday Inn hotel room in Charlottesville, Virginia from a drug overdose. Sha Na Na played at the Woodstock Festival, their 90-second appearance in the Woodstock film brought the group national attention. The group appeared in the movie Grease as Johnny Casino & The Gamblers.
1983- Felix Pappalardi, producer and bass player with American rock band Mountain was shot dead by his wife Gail Collins during a jealous rage. Collins was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and sentenced to four years in prison. Pappalardi who was 43 had produced the Cream albums 'Disraeli Gears' and 'Wheels of Fire.'
1991- Nirvana appeared at the OK Hotel in Seattle, Washington, where they played a new song, ‘Smell’s Like Teen Spirit’ live for the first time.
Happy Birthday
1948- Jan Hammer, keyboard player, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jeff Beck, solo, (1985 US No.1 & UK No.5 single 'Miami Vice Theme', 1987 UK No.2 single 'Crockett's Theme').
1954 - Michael Sembello, guitarist, singer, (1983 US No.1 & UK No. 43 single 'Maniac', featured in the film 'Flashdance'. a No.43 hit in the UK).
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Casey Kasem's American Top 40 - The 70s -April 17th 2010
This week AT40 the 70s is from April 28th 1973
10- Ain't No Woman (Like the One I Got) - The Four Tops
9- Stuck in Middle With You - Stealers Wheel
8- The Twelfth of Never - Donny Osmond
7- Masterpiece - The Temptations
6- You Are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
5- Little Willy - The Sweet
4- The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia - Vicki Lawrence
3- Sing - The Carpenters
2- The Cisco Kid - War
1- Tie A Yellow Ribbon (Round the Old Oak Tree) - Tony Orlando and Dawn
2nd of 4 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
10- Ain't No Woman (Like the One I Got) - The Four Tops
9- Stuck in Middle With You - Stealers Wheel
8- The Twelfth of Never - Donny Osmond
7- Masterpiece - The Temptations
6- You Are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
5- Little Willy - The Sweet
4- The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia - Vicki Lawrence
3- Sing - The Carpenters
2- The Cisco Kid - War
1- Tie A Yellow Ribbon (Round the Old Oak Tree) - Tony Orlando and Dawn
2nd of 4 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Today in Music History
1966, Buffalo Springfield made their live debut when they opened for The Byrds at a concert in San Bernardino, California.
1967, Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Somethin' Stupid'. They became the only father and daughter act ever to score a No.1 single. UB40 singer Ali Cambell covered the song in 1995 with his daughter Kibbi. Robbie Williams had a 2001 UK No.1 with his version of the song featuring Nicole Kidman.
(this is Frank Jr and Nancy because Frank cost too much money and was too busy)
1989, American all girl group The Bangles started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Eternal Flame.' Also a No.1 in Australia (biggest selling single of 1989) and the United States.
1999, The body of Tammy Wynette was exhumed from her grave in an attempt to settle a dispute over how the country music legend died. A new autopsy was conducted on her a week after three of her daughters filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her doctor and her husband and manager, George Richey, claiming they were responsible for her death 12 months ago. Richey said he had requested the autopsy because of the allegations made against him.
1932, Born on this day, Roy Clark, US singer, (1969 US No.19 single, 'Yesterday, When I Was Young')
1940, Born on this day, Clarence Satchell, The Ohio Players, (1974 US No.1 single 'Fire'). He died on 30th December 1995.
1967, Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Somethin' Stupid'. They became the only father and daughter act ever to score a No.1 single. UB40 singer Ali Cambell covered the song in 1995 with his daughter Kibbi. Robbie Williams had a 2001 UK No.1 with his version of the song featuring Nicole Kidman.
(this is Frank Jr and Nancy because Frank cost too much money and was too busy)
1989, American all girl group The Bangles started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Eternal Flame.' Also a No.1 in Australia (biggest selling single of 1989) and the United States.
1999, The body of Tammy Wynette was exhumed from her grave in an attempt to settle a dispute over how the country music legend died. A new autopsy was conducted on her a week after three of her daughters filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her doctor and her husband and manager, George Richey, claiming they were responsible for her death 12 months ago. Richey said he had requested the autopsy because of the allegations made against him.
1932, Born on this day, Roy Clark, US singer, (1969 US No.19 single, 'Yesterday, When I Was Young')
1940, Born on this day, Clarence Satchell, The Ohio Players, (1974 US No.1 single 'Fire'). He died on 30th December 1995.
By Request
From 1982, "Nobody" by Sylvia
#1 on the Hot Country chart for one week, August 21st, this went on to peak at #15 on the Hot 100 pop charts and become a million seller.
#1 on the Hot Country chart for one week, August 21st, this went on to peak at #15 on the Hot 100 pop charts and become a million seller.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Academy of Country Music Song of the Year 1986
Randy Travis "On the Other Hand".
Reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country chart July 26th 1986 for one week.
It won "Song of the Year" from both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association.
Reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country chart July 26th 1986 for one week.
It won "Song of the Year" from both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association.
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